$550,000

1 SCOTT CIRCLE NW #PH, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036

  • 825sq ft
  • 1Beds
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Active

Key Details

September 21, 2026
Year Built: 1891
Days on Market: 4
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Description

A truly one-of-a-kind offering in the heart of Washington - welcome to the one and only penthouse residence at The General Scott. Dating to 1891 and distinguished by its handsome architecture and stylish Art Deco-inspired interiors, this landmark building occupies a prominent position on Scott Circle, ideally situated between Dupont and Logan Circles. Perched at the top is this charming 875-square-foot ''jewel box,'' offering a rare combination of privacy, character, outdoor space, and an extraordinary city lifestyle. Step inside through a welcoming entry foyer with coat closet to a bright living and dining area, where a crisp white kitchen is partially open to the main living space. A comfortable bedroom and full bath complete the thoughtfully designed interior. The pie8;ce de re9;sistance is your own private patio overlooking the city - an exceptional extension of the living space and the perfect setting for morning coffee, cocktails with friends, container gardening, or simply enjoying the Washington skyline. Just steps away, direct access to the building's rooftop deck offers even more outdoor space and sweeping city views. Offered furnished and ready to enjoy from day one, this special residence makes an ideal full-time home, pied-e0;-terre, or sophisticated city retreat. The General Scott also offers a friendly 24/7 front desk, building laundry, bike storage, pet friendly and additional storage. The condo fee includes: Gas, Heat, A/C, Water, Cable, Internet, Reserve Funds, Management. And then there is the location with a walk score of 98. Positioned between two of Washington's most vibrant neighborhoods, Dupont and Logan Circles, restaurants, cafe9;s, shops, nightlife, Metro, and countless city conveniences are all within easy reach. No car needed - simply step outside and enjoy the best of Washington. Historic character. Art Deco style. A private terrace above the city. And only one penthouse at The General Scott. This is it.

Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Location

Features

  • Days on market: 4
  • List Date: September 21, 2026
  • Subdivision: OLD CITY #2
  • County: WASHINGTON
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  • Year Built: 1891
  • Bathrooms: 1 full , 0 half
  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Total taxes: 3,701
  • Listing ID: DCDC2276056
  • Architecture Style: Art Deco

Schools

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Rating Name Type Level Grades Address
NA Private Elementary PK-7 2422 K St NW, Washington, DC20037

Grade Span: PK - 7

Admission: Private

Address: 2422 K St NW, Washington, DC20037

Phone: 202-495-0507

Teachers: 6

Students: 20

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-6 2700 27th St NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: PK - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 2700 27th St NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-387-2700

Teachers: 11

Students: 71

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 3825 Klingle Pl NW, Washington, DC20016

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 3825 Klingle Pl NW, Washington, DC20016

Phone: 202-460-9076

Website: http://www.annunciationschool.net/

Teachers: 21

Students: 121

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 60% Male / 40% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 4300 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4300 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-529-0900

Teachers: 27

Students: 383

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 57% Male / 43% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 1-11 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington, DC20012

Grade Span: 1 - 11

Admission: Private

Address: 1600 Jonquil St NW, Washington, DC20012

Phone: 301-593-4343

Teachers: 4

Students: 21

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-5 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Grade Span: KG - 5

Admission: Private

Address: 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Phone: 202-678-1515

Teachers: 10

Students: 71

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary KG-5 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Grade Span: KG - 5

Admission: Private

Address: 1801 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC20020

Phone: 202-678-1515

Teachers: 6

Students: 83

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary KG-8 5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW, Washington, DC20015

Grade Span: KG - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW, Washington, DC20015

Phone: 202-966-6682

Teachers: 39

Students: 508

Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-12 2001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 2001 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-829-3700

Teachers: 44

Students: 478

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 46% Male / 54% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 5608 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC20015

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 5608 Broad Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC20015

Phone: 202-232-2233

Teachers: 2

Students: 2

Ratio: 1:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 210 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 210 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-355-4498

Website: http://www.chds.org/

Teachers: 35

Students: 203

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 54% Male / 46% Female

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NA Private Elementary 2-6 725 8th St SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: 2 - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 725 8th St SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-878-6917

Teachers: 3

Students: 12

Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Elementary KG-6 201 Allison St NW Ste B, Washington, DC20011

Grade Span: KG - 6

Admission: Private

Address: 201 Allison St NW Ste B, Washington, DC20011

Phone: 202-722-1520

Website: http://www.cfmschool.org/

Teachers: 12

Students: 104

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary KG-12 3742 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC20019

Grade Span: KG - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 3742 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC20019

Phone: 202-575-0027

Teachers: 18

Students: 160

Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 48% Male / 52% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 301 A St SE, Washington, DC20003

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 301 A St SE, Washington, DC20003

Phone: 202-294-4799

Teachers: 2

Students: 4

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-362-8882

Teachers: 44

Students: 333

Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-1 4473 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Grade Span: PK - 1

Admission: Private

Address: 4473 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC20008

Phone: 202-966-7747

Website: http://www.franklinmontessori.com/

Teachers: 4

Students: 8

Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 2000 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC20009

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 2000 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC20009

Phone: 202-244-0639

Teachers: 15

Students: 42

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary PK-12 4200 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC20016

Grade Span: PK - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4200 Davenport St NW, Washington, DC20016

Phone: 202-295-6127

Teachers: 149

Students: 1053

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Elementary PK-KG 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - KG

Admission: Private

Address: 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-8058

Teachers: 1

Students: 3

Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 67% Male / 33% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-3350

Website: http://www.visi.org/

Teachers: 46

Students: 509

Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: / 100% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 19 I St NW, Washington, DC20001

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 19 I St NW, Washington, DC20001

Phone: 202-336-7100

Website: http://www.gonzaga.org/

Teachers: 68

Students: 956

Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 100% Male

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NA Private Elementary PK-8 1325 36th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Grade Span: PK - 8

Admission: Private

Address: 1325 36th St NW, Washington, DC20007

Phone: 202-337-2339

Teachers: 32

Students: 314

Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female

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NA Private Secondary 9-12 801 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 9 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 801 Buchanan St NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-281-2700

Teachers: 7

Students: 44

Ratio: 6:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 61% Male / 39% Female

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NA Private Combined Elementary/Secondary 6-12 4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Grade Span: 6 - 12

Admission: Private

Address: 4301 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC20017

Phone: 202-424-3780

Website: http://www.kirovacademydc.org/

Teachers: 11

Students: 77

Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher

Gender: 21% Male / 79% Female

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